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| Graceful, agile and deadly accurate in front of goal |
Thierry Henry has brought an end to his
illustrious playing career by announcing his retirement from professional
football. The former Arsenal striker left New York Red Bulls at the end of
the MLS season and he will now take up a position at Sky Sports as a pundit. The
French forward joins Sky's already strong line-up of analysts including Gary
Neville, Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp.
Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry, has announced his
decision to retire from professional football with immediate effect.
The 37-year-old recently decided to leave New York Red Bulls,
but had yet to make a final decision on his future, Goal reports.
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The
French forward left New York Red Bulls at the end of the MLS season after four
years there
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Henry has now made it clear that he will no longer continue
his playing career and will start working as a pundit with Sky Sports instead.
“After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from
professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to
thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with Monaco, Juventus,
Arsenal, Barcelona, New York Red Bulls and of course the French National Team
that have made my time in the game so special,” Goal quoted the ex- French
captain as saying in a statement on his official website.
“It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased
to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will
hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have
learnt over the years with you guys.
“I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a
wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have
enjoyed taking part. See you on the other side…”
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Thierry
Henry was Arsenal's leading scorer with 228 goals, 175 of those in the Premier
League
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Henry will be remembered as one of the best strikers the
Premier League has ever seen after what he achieved at Arsenal.
Having moved to north London from Juventus in 1999, the
Frenchman spent eight years as a Gunner and became a legend at the club.
Henry is the highest scorer in Arsenal's history with 228
goals in all competitions, 175 of those coming in the Premier League.
He
helped Arsene Wenger's side win the Premier League and FA Cup double in 2002
and was also part of the invincible title-winning team of 2004. |
| Facts on one of the most gifted player to ever grace football (Source: Daily Mail Sport) |
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Henry posing for new role
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